Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-12-08
A FINE SUCCESS.

The Concert Last Evening at the
Hyperion Under the Auspices of
the Young Women's Christian
Association.
The Christmas sale for the benefit of the
Young Women's Christian association took
place at the Hyperion yesterday afternoon
and evening. The afternoon was devoted to
the entertainment of the children, who were
present in large numbers. Mr.. Harry l.
Thompson acted the woeful story of "Punch
and Judy" to the large audience that gath
cred before his mimic stage. Miss Winnie
Ward told CHOW Ruby played the piano" and
Miss Marie Dyer recited Burdette's touching
story of George Washington and his
hatehet." These and the sale of bonbons and
caramels made the children's visit pleasant
one long to be remembered.
In the evening, before the beginning of
concert, every seat on the first and second
floors was occupied and many were obliged
to stand, while a large number were in the
upper gallery. The programme was one of
unusual excellence and every number was
enthusiastically received and heartily APP
plauded The Yale orchestra, under the
leadership of Mr.. Eugene Wallner, played in
time and with precision, and their work
showed evidence of good training and careful
Glee club were, as usual, very pleasing and
fully sustained their high reputation.
Mr. Gavegan's cornet solo, "The Lost
Chord" was well rendered, his fine inter
probation of Sullivan's masterpiece calling
forth the plaudits of the audience. Mrs. H.
Grant Thompson sang 'tBright Star of
Love-" with violin obligato by Mr.. Carl
Meyer Both were well received, the fine
voice of Mrs. Thompson blending harmoni-
ously with the rich tone of Mr.. Meyers play
ing Miss Wurts' singing of Tosti's "Good
Bye was very fine and evoked much ap-
plause. Miss Ingersoll's recitation of "The
Way to Already" was the gem of the evening.
This beautiful poem of Burners was
rendered more beautiful by Miss
Ingersolps Ane treatment of it and her
easy and natural manner of delivery. In
response to an enthusiastic recall she recited
s'The Faithful Lovers" charming bit of
verse. All of the ladies were the recipients
of floral tributes. At the conclusion of the
programme the stage was taken possession OF
by the managers and their many assistants
| and the booths for the sale of various arti-
| cles were soon the points of attraction. The
Turkish booth was handsomely decorated
| with hangines, tapestries and hanging lamps,
and presented truly oriental appearance.
1t was presided over by Mrs. Fl. Grant
| Thompson, Miss Justine Ingersol1, Miss
| Alice Parmalee and Miss Marion Vile. The
| costumes worn by the ladies and the decora-
| ti0ns of the booth were of genuine Turkish
| manufacture and were furnished by Mr..
| Abojin. Under parti colored awning Miss
/ Kirby and Miss Schneeloch presided over q
choice collection of cut flowers, which found
| a ready sale among the many people who
| thronged the booth. Both young ladies
| were handsomely and appropriately dressed
| and their presence added to the effect of the
| scene Refreshments were served by large
| corps of ladies during the progress of the
| sale.
The stage of the Hyperion has seldom pre-.
scented more beautiful appearance, the mag
ladies making it scene of remarkable bril-
liancy.
The boxes were occupied by Hon. and Mrs
| low, Mr. and Mrs. WV. Converse, Hon. and
| Mrs. S. A. York, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Eel
lows, Miss Hope, Miss Sargent, Miss White
and Mrs. Henry Trowbridge.
/ The lady at the head of the enterprise was
| Mrs. B. q. Cheney, who was ably assisted by
| Mrs Henry Trowbridge, Mrs. Frank Eel
lows, Mrs. w. W. Converse, Miss Hope
| Miss Rel, Miss Sargent, Miss White anc
i many of the officers of the association, which
| include Mrs. J. D. Dana, Mrs. T. w. T. Cur
It's Mrs S. S. Fisher, Mrs. W. w. Low, Mrs
F. R. Bliss, Mrs. W. D. Whitney, Mrs. 81. D
Hume, Mrs E. NJ. Reed, Mrs. L. r. Bliss
and Mrs E. NJ. Jerome.
Their endeavors havebeen signal success
| and the sum realized will be handsome on,
| and will add materially to the treasury of tn,
| organization for whose welfare the enter
| tainment was given. The affair was one O.
the society events of the season and wa
marked by an unusual degree of brilliancy.